Forge Your Own Path
Self-Initiation into the Mysteries
Life is like a journey through uncharted territory, where you are responsible for creating your own way forward.
A self-directed spiritual path quickly reveals how each of us is the hero who both lives and writes the story of our life.
To Forge Your Own Path
is to actively shape your life according to your personal values, passions, and goals rather than following a pre-existing or conventional route.
We are here to learn to Empower the Inner Spirit.
To build energetic integrity through acts of:
Independence: Making choices based on your own beliefs and desires rather than societal pressures.
Creativity: Developing innovative ways to achieve your goals, often facing uncertainty and risks.
Resilience: Persisting through obstacles and setbacks while refining your path.
Authenticity: Staying true to yourself, even when it means diverging from the norm.
The ways of Magick invite us to be in Truth & Harmony with all that is.
The shamanic drum offers a path of direct encounter with the Infinite.
Hand Crafted Ceremonial Tools
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Shamanic Drums
Order a one-of-a-kind medicine drum to be crafted in ceremony for you.
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Smudging Fans
Feather fans for altars, smudging and space clearing.
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Shamanic Rattles
Hand-crafted animal skin rattles for healing and ceremony.
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm in Berry, NSW.
Welcome to the transformational ceremony of crafting your own animal skin medicine drum.
This ceremony is a journey within the shamanic cosmology of the Four Winds which is a map of sorts to our awakening – and the many tests challenges and skills we meet along the way. The teachings being shared are to help you better appreciate your private walk with Spirit and the gifts we each carry.
The spirit of the medicine drum is a sacred tool of power which helps us grow into a higher level of self-awareness, and to guide our mind to rest within our heart. The drum brings a sense of grounding, calmness, balance, and healing. It also helps us move, sing, breathe and circulate our energy so we experience more vitality and lightness of being.
Each stage of the crafting process is significant and governed by the wisdoms of the Four Sacred Fires, it is a fascinating journey watching the way we relate (or don’t) to the spiritual teachings afoot within the ceremony.
We are learning through this process to get to know ourselves better and hold our personal power in integrity.
This is a big ceremony, please be prepared and bring your stamina! It is also beneficial to have your intentions clear and be well rested.
Your frame is hand made by Bastian specifically for you - there are many different frame shapes to choose from and sizes. The frames are hand made from Cedar and carry the energies of your personal Ancestors. Bastian makes your frame with intention and connection to your kin and shares any ancestral communication or healing that is given to her during its construction.
There is much loving work and preparation done long before you arrive at the crafting ceremony. And over the day you will pour your energy, love and presence into the making of this beautiful being. A new friend and teacher to take home and empower your life with more passion and purpose.
A little about me: I’ve been working with drums for over 20yrs and practicing shamanism and healing for 30yrs. I love being able to share and experience with others this collective REMEMBERING journey we are in the process of. My passion is found in keeping the old ways, traditional practices & teachings alive and shared for future generations to have stable and trustworthy ground to stand on. It is a strong calling of mine to foster greater connection and communion with Mother Earth/Mother Life so we can all live in perfect love and perfect trust.
What to Bring:
An old towel to work on.
Something to wrap your wet drum in to take home (a towel, sarong)
A hat & comfortable shoes for working outside.
Water bottle
A small biodegradable offering to the land.
What info you need to give to Bastian:
Any food requirements
Your animal skin choice, your frame shape
Any colouring to the skin
Skins:
Drum makers choose from Kangaroo Deer (if available) or Goat skin.
All animal skin drums require some warming when the weather is wet humid or cold as the skin absorbs the moisture in the atmosphere and it expands making the skin slightly loose on the frame. Usually, heating will take no more than 5mins.
Drum makers choose their personal drum frame shape: 18 sided (round), 7 sided, 8 sided, 9 sided, 12 sided, 13 sided, 16 sided. Further information regarding drum frame shape and size will be given upon registration.
Drum skins can be dyed in variety of colours in vegetable dyes if desired (n.b colouring is an additional $20).
My number is 0439456115 if you need any help with your selections
Please take a look at my Instagram @bastianmcphee for more pictures of drums.
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SHAMANIC DRUM MAKING
1-day Ceremony in Berry, NSW.
Welcome to the transformational ceremony of crafting your own animal skin medicine drum.
This ceremony is a journey within the shamanic cosmology of the Four Winds which is a map of sorts to our awakening – and the many tests challenges and skills we meet along the way. The teachings being shared are to help you better appreciate your private walk with Spirit and the gifts we each carry.
Each stage of the crafting process is significant and governed by the wisdoms of the Four Sacred Fires, it is a fascinating journey watching the way we relate (or don’t) to the spiritual teachings afoot within the ceremony. We are learning through this process to get to know ourselves better and to return to a loving stable and balanced relationship with Mother Earth. This ancient tool of power connects us into the nourishment and safety of Mother Earth and the spiritual guidance and support all around us.
This is a big ceremony, please be prepared and bring your stamina! It is also beneficial to have your intentions clear and to be well rested.
Your frame is hand made by Bastian specifically for you - there are many different frame shapes to choose from and sizes. The frames are hand made from Cedar and carry the energies of your personal Ancestors. Bastian makes your frame with intention and connection to your kin and shares any ancestral communication or healing that is given to her during its construction.
There is much loving work and preparation done long before you arrive at the crafting ceremony. And over the day you will pour your energy, love and presence into the making of this beautiful being. A new friend and teacher to take home and empower your life with more passion and purpose.
A little about me: I’ve been working with drums for over 20yrs and practicing shamanism and healing for 30yrs. I love being able to share and experience with others this collective REMEMBERING journey we are in the process of. My passion is found in keeping the old ways, traditional practices & teachings alive and shared for future generations to have stable and trustworthy ground to stand on. It is a strong calling of mine to foster greater connection and communion with Mother Earth/Mother Life so we can all live in perfect love and perfect trust.
What to Bring:
An old towel to work on.
Something to wrap your wet drum in to take home (a towel, sarong)
A hat & comfortable shoes for working outside.
Water bottle
A small biodegradable offering to the land.
What info you need to give to Bastian:
Any food requirements
Your animal skin choice, your frame shape
Any colouring to the skin
Skins:
Drum makers choose from Kangaroo Deer (if available) or Goat skin.
All animal skin drums require some warming when the weather is wet humid or cold as the skin absorbs the moisture in the atmosphere and it expands making the skin slightly loose on the frame. Usually, heating will take no more than 5mins.
Drum makers choose their personal drum frame shape: 18 sided (round), 7 sided, 8 sided, 9 sided, 12 sided, 13 sided, 16 sided. Further information regarding drum frame shape and size will be given upon registration.
Drum skins can be dyed in variety of colours in vegetable dyes if desired (n.b colouring is an additional $30).
My number is 0439456115 if you need any help with your selections
Please take a look at my Instagram @bastianmcphee for more pictures of drums.
PRIVATE CEREMONIES
We offer private 1:1 sessions and private group experiences.
Available by appointment.
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SPIRIT RATTLE MAKING
This is a 1-day crafting and training experience with the shamanic spirit rattle.
Sunday September 27th. Time: 9am-5pm. This event is fully catered.
In Berry, NSW
Shamanic Rattles are essential helpers in disciplines such as ceremony, healing, clearing space, trance journeying, and communing/building relationships with spiritual allies.
During this workshop you will design, craft and decorate your own unique rattle
Learn to use it with intention and responsibility.
Receive a deeper understanding as to it’s spiritual medicine.
Practice several energetic techniques so you can experience the potency of this much-loved shamanic tool first hand.
The Power of Intention When Working with a Shamanic Rattle
When I pick up my shamanic rattle, the very first thing is to come into intention. In this work, intention is the bedrock of all practices—it’s the heartbeat of everything.
Every shake, every vibration, carries the energy I pour into it. If I’m calling in healing, I let that desire flow through my hands and into the sound.
When my mind and heart are aligned with what I’m asking for, the rattle becomes more than an instrument. It becomes a channel. The space around shifts, softens, and opens, making room for healing to take root.
Clearing Stagnant Energy
One of the things I love most about using a rattle is how quickly it clears stagnant energy. As it moves through the air, I can feel the sound breaking up heaviness.
During healing sessions, this clearing is essential. Emotional blockages can cling tightly, and the rattle helps loosen what’s ready to move. It creates space for breath, for release, for renewal.
Inviting Spirit Guides
I often use my rattle to call in my Ancestors & guides. There’s something ancient and familiar about the way the sound reaches into the unseen. When my intention is clear and my heart is open, I can feel the energy shift as the presence of my Helpers arrive.
The rattle becomes a bridge—one that connects me to the wisdom and support that isn’t visible but is always present. The insights that come through in these moments often illuminate exactly what needs attention.
Supporting Shamanic Journeying
During journeying, the rattle becomes my compass. Its rhythm helps me slip into altered states of consciousness and stay connected to the path I’m traveling. The steady beat keeps me grounded, like having a guide who walks beside me, keeping pace, helping me navigate the inner terrain.
Amplifying Intentions for Healing and Transformation
Whether I’m working with someone else or doing my own inner work, the rattle amplifies whatever intention is present. It strengthens the energy we’re calling in and helps anchor it into the space. It helps generate an energetic field of support that everyone can feel and lean into.